1. Child Protection Messages From Research: Issues For Inter-agency Practice in the 1990’s
Jan Horwath, Lecturer in Social Work and Professional Services Studies, Dept. of Sociological Studies. The University of Sheffield. Pages 2 - 17

2. Re-Focusing Within Child Protection - The Northern Ireland Debate - Balancing Priorities Between Child Protection and Family Support
Tony Rodgers, Child & Family Care Manager, Craigavon and Banbridge Community Health and Social Services Trust. Pages 18 - 21

3. Child Abuse and Rape Enquiry Unit - Thresholds of Intervention
Jean Crates, Detective Inspector, Royal Ulster Constabulary CARE Unit. Pages 22 .24

4. Is Family Support Child Abuse Prevention?
Ilan Katz, Head of Practice Development Unit N.S.P.C.C., National Centre, London. Pages 25 - 30

5. Re-Focusing Within Child Protection. The Northern Ireland Debate
Mr Ronnie Flanagan Chief Constable, Royal Ulster Constabulary. Pages 31 - 34

6. The Role of the Core Group In Shaping Thee Investigative Process - Development of Regional Guidance
Lynne Peyton, Assistant Director of Social Services, Southern Health & Social Services Board. Pages 35 - 38

7. Co-Operating To Protect Children - Shifting the Thresholds
Dr Kevin McCoy, Chief Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate, Department of Health and Social Services. Pages 39- 50

8. Next Steps in Child Protection, Policy and Practice. A Perspective from England
Jenny Gray: Social Services Inspector, Social Care Group 3, Department of Health, England. Pages 51 - 60

9. North Eastern Education & Library Board - A Strategic Approach to Children in Need. Pages 61 - 63

10. Ethical and Practical Considerations in Palliative Child Care and the Support Needs of Parents and Siblings
Pamela Craig, District Nursing Team Leader, Foyle Health & Social Services Trust. Pages 64 - 72

11. The Child With a Hangover That Lasts a Lifetime
Hazel Evans, Social Worker - Family & Child Care, South & East Belfast Health & Social Services Trust. Pages 73 - 76

12. How Well Prepared For Practice Are Newly Trained Social Workers? A Summary of the Readiness to Practice (Northern Ireland Study)
Elsbeth Rea, Independent Trainer. Pages 77 - 82